Season 23 Recap

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's EpisodeThis season featured 23 episodes with a mix of solo content (15 episodes) and guest interviews (8 episodes). I covered various aspects of holistic health through a faith-based, diet-culture-free lens, focusing on body, mind, and spirit wellness for women in perimenopause and beyond.Topics from this past season:NutritionEpisode 4: Ultra Processed Foods, Food Science and Intuitive Eating - Balancing food science with intuitive eating principlesEpisode 11: Nutrition Essentials in Perimenopause and Beyond - Six essential nutrition guidelines with practical strategiesEpisode 22: How to Choose Seafood and Avoid Rare Ciguatera Poisoning - Personal story and seafood safety resourcesFitnessEpisode 9: The Bone Battle - Why strength training is crucial for bone healthEpisode 10: How to Protect Your Vulnerable Areas with Strength Training - Four key areas to focus on with free exercise downloadEpisode 17: Should I Wear a Weighted Vest? - Research-based guide on weighted vest benefits and considerationsEpisode 19: Seasons of Strength - Adapting workouts for summer and life changesEpisode 20: Finding Your Perfect Fit - Comprehensive shoe selection guideFaithEpisode 12: Finding God's Wisdom First (with Alexandra Yu) - Holistic healing through faith-based approachNervous System & Stress ManagementEpisode 8: Your Nervous System on Diet Culture (with Sherry Chabon) - Breaking free from diet culture's impact on nervous systemEpisode 15: Meditation Myths Busted (with Anne Swanson) - Practical meditation tips and misconceptionsEpisode 16: Beyond Barbie Style Self-Care (with Janice McWilliams) - Meaningful self-care for sustainable livingGeneral WellnessEpisodes 1-2: Eight Questions to Ask Yourself in the New YearEpisode 3: The Wellness Industry Has Lost Its Mind (with Michael Yeo) - Navigating wellness trends with evidence-based approachEpisode 5: One Hidden Piece to Helping Your Chronic Pain PuzzleEpisodes 6-7: Addiction two-part series (with Sarah Pritchard)Episode 13: Rant, Rave & Review - Mixed format episode including article on chronic tirednessEpisode 14: The Maximization and Optimization Myth - Finding balance in wellness cultureEpisode 18: Breaking Free From Expectations (with Stephanie Ravens Craft) - Identity and life transitionsEpisode 21: The Self-Talk Revolution - Improving internal dialogue with graceWhat's NextJuly: "Moment of Grace" short episodes featuring guest highlightsUpcoming: Celebrating 500th episode milestoneAugust: New season launch with course offering "Strong and Vibrant at Home"Sign up for biweekly "Nourishing Notes" newsletter at gracedhealth.com/nourishing-notesMy latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnell